Melody is something that has a certain timelessness to it. Listen to the joyful songs of Mohd Rafi or the soulful renditions of Mukesh and you know melody. There was meaning even in the most meaningless songs like Eena Meena Deeka. But cut to the present and none of the songs have that evergreen feature …
So said my friend when I mentioned the services offered by Seventymm in Bangalore. I don’t know Netflix, but I do know Seventymm and I am quite happy with their customer service. Their monsoon offer is unbeatable. You get DVDs at Rs 8 per day to rent. That’s about 150 DVD films in six months, …
Aamir Khan’s latest production venture Delhi Belly is a confirmed Super Hit now. Though I haven’t seen the film, I do like the song DK Bose bhaag even though it’s a twist to the phrase that means a protitute’s son. The trailer was quite pacy and the film is without a dull moment for Gen …
Saif Ali Khan’s home production, Agent Vinod is said to release later this year. Anticipation for this film has already sparked-off rumours. The latest is that Saif seduces his mail co-star (possibly, Kunal Khemu) in the film. He plays a character similar to that of Bond, and is a super-spy in the film. Peter …
Once upon a time, most Bollywood actors, male and female, would wear clothes designed by their own designers. Today, high-end couture has stormed Bollywood. From award functions to daily wear, celebs choose big labels and flaunt them in style. Gucci, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Armani, they wear it all and how. These labels …
You must have loved his offbeat films, but Abhay Deol goes off the beaten path in real life, too. And you don’t have to look far for it. Go to his garage and you will see his Maruti jeep with the number plate reading: 420. Yes, that’s Deol for you. Gives two hoots to an …
The 2G spectrum allocation controversy shows no signs of abating. But what the heck, we already have cellular operators offering 3G internet. There is Tata Docomo offering mobile speeds of over 21mbps, something unheard of earlier. But that’s nothing compared to what’s next: 4G. So what is 4G, anyway? Simply put, it is a network …
OLEDs, Google TV, holographic displays, UDTVs and more will change the way we watch television Television has long been the preserve of the masses and the classes for the last several decades. But only now is it coming into its own. The promise of watching 3D television is already rearing its protruding head. Now all …
What’s better than Avatar in 3D? Avatar in 4D, ofcourse. Imagine sitting in a theatre showing a 3D film. All is fine with the screen, but suddenly things around you start to act up. One moment, it drizzles and the next, you have bubbles falling around you. Just when you think all is well, your …
The Madhavan-Kangna Ranaut starrer Tanu Weds Manu is a hit in the North, particularly in the UP-Delhi-Punjab belt. However, the film has also done considerably well all over India and is a semi-hit overall. Not sure if wedding movies will be the flavour of this year. After the stupendous success of Band Baaja Baaraat, this …
